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| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 6, 1968 |
| Playing career | |
| 1986–1989 | Dickinson |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1990–1991 | Temple (GA) |
| 1992 | Frostburg State (ST) |
| 1993–1994 | Colgate (LB/ST) |
| 1995–1996 | New Haven (LB/DC) |
| 1997–2004 | Villanova (LB/DC) |
| 2005–2007 | Millersville |
| 2008 | Rhode Island (DC) |
| 2009–2013 | Rhode Island |
| 2014–2018 | Villanova (ST/DL) |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 2019–2022 | Pope John Paul II High School |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 25–64 |
Joe Trainer (born March 6, 1968) is an American football coach, former player, and former athletic director. He was the defensive coordinator for Villanova from 2014 to 2018. He served as head football coach at Millersville University of Pennsylvania from 2005 to 2007, and the University of Rhode Island from 2009 to 2013, compiling a career college football record of 25 wins and 64 losses.
Trainer is a native of Roslyn, Pennsylvania.